The Tigers are allowed to carry a 26th man for the doubleheader, so they will not need to make a corresponding move to place him on the roster. VerHagen, 23, is expected to return to Triple-A Toledo after the game.

Ranked the Tigers' No. 12 overall prospect according to MLB.com, VerHagen is 6-7 overall with a 3.67 ERA in Toledo this season. He has allowed three or fewer runs in his last five starts and has pitched at least seven innings in four of his last five appearances.

Tigers touted pitcher Robbie Ray was believed to be strongly considered to be called up Saturday, but the left-handed prospect struggled in his most recent start. He gave up eight runs on 11 hits and two walks in his start Sunday in Toledo.

After the game, Toledo's coaching staff reportedly held a closed-door meeting in Mud Hens manager Larry Parrish's office for roughly an hour, likely to discuss was which Mud Hens pitcher would be promoted to Detroit.